Theme song for the 100-day countdown celebration of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, music by Xiao Ke and original lyrics by Lam Jik (Hong Kong).
The melody of the song was inspired by a local Beijing ballad called "Shui Niu", which are snails that come out on rainy days. Children in Beijing like to sing songs to attract these little creatures to come out of their shells.
For those of you wondering where's Andy Lau, he has his own Olympic song: "Everbody Is No.1"
For those of you wondering where's Jay Chou, he has his own Olympic song: "千山万水"
For those of you wondering where's S.H.E, Jacky Cheung and Wilber Pan, they have their own Olympic song: "红遍全球"
Lyrics:
Chen Tianjia: Welcoming another dawn, bringing fresh new air
Liu Huan: The air changes, but sentiment still scents of fragrant tea
Na Ying: The doors of my home open wide, awaiting you with open arms
Stefanie Sun (Singapore): After an embrace there will be understanding, you will love this place
Sun Yue: From far or near you're all our guests, please don't be shy
Wang Leehom (Taiwan): We've promised to get together, we welcome you
Han Hong: We've planted evergreens, blooming every legend
Chau Wakin (Hong Kong): We've sown the ancient earth, for memories to be cherished
Gigi Leung (Hong Kong): Strangers or friends you're all our guests, please be at home
Yuquan: No matter how many times you've been here, we've much to talk about
Jackie Chan (Hong Kong): Beijing welcomes you
We've opened our world for you
Richie Ren (Taiwan): Its charming tides of change teems with life
Jolin Tsai (Taiwan): Beijing welcomes you
Sharing a breath beneath the sun
Sun Nan: Setting new records upon the yellow earth
Zhou Bichang: The doors of my home open wide, embracing the heavens and the earth
Wei Wei: History flashes a youthful smile, welcoming this day
Huang Xiaoming: The whole world is our friend, please don't be shy
Han Geng: Pictures and poems painted with smiles, all to await you
Wang Feng: Beijing welcomes you
Moving you like music
Karen Mok (Hong Kong): Let's all try our best to excel ourselves
Tan Jing: Beijing welcomes you
With dreams, anyone's a winner
Eason Chan (Hong Kong): With courage there will be miracles
Yan Weiwen: Beijing welcomes you
We've opened our world for you
Dai Yuqiang: Its charming tides of change teems with life
WangXia, Li Shuangsong: Beijing welcomes you
Sharing a breath beneath the sun
Liao Changyong: Setting new records upon the yellow earth
Lin Yilun: Beijing welcomes you
Moving you like music
Jang Nara (Korea): Let's all try our best to excel ourselves
JJ Lin (Singapore), Ah Du (Singapore): Beijing welcomes you
With dreams, anyone's a winner
With courage there will be miracles
Beijing opera: Beijing welcomes you
Joey Yung (Hong Kong): The doors of my home open wide, awaiting you with open arms
Li Yuchun: After an embrace there will be understanding, you will love this place
David Wong (Hong Kong): From far or near you're all our guests, please don't be shy
Chen Kun: We've promised to get together, we welcome you
Nicholas Tse (Hong Kong): Beijing welcomes you
We've opened our world for you
Han Lei: Its charming tides of change teems with life
Vivian Hsu (Taiwan): Beijing welcomes you
Sharing a breath beneath the sun
Fei Xiang (Taiwan): Setting new records upon the yellow earth
Tang Can: The doors of my home open wide, embracing the heavens and the earth
Lin Chi-ling (Taiwan), Zhang Zilin: History flashes a youthful smile, welcoming this day
Jane Zhang: The whole world is our friend, please don't be shy
Valen Hsu (Taiwan), Sky Wu (Taiwan): Pictures and poems painted with smiles, all to await you
Yang Kun, FanFan (Taiwan): Beijing welcomes you
Moving you like music
Yu Hungming (Taiwan), ZhouXiao'ou: Let's all try our best to excel ourselves
Sha Baoliang, Man Wenjun: Beijing welcomes you
With dreams, anyone's a winner
Peter Ho (Taiwan), Jin Haixin: With courage there will be miracles
F.I.R. (Taiwan), Pang Long: Beijing welcomes you
We've opened our world for you
Kenji Wu (Taiwan), Qi Feng: Its charming tides of change teems with life
5566 (Taiwan), Anson Hu: Beijing welcomes you
Sharing a breath beneath the sun
Yumiko Cheng (Hong Kong), Dao Lang: Setting new records upon the yellow earth
Ji Minjia, Tu Honggang, Denis Ng (Hong Kong): Beijing welcomes you
Moving you like music
Guo Rong, Will Liu (Taiwan), Tengger: Let's all try our best to excel ourselves
Kym Jin Sha, Allen Su, Wei Jia: Beijing welcomes you
With dreams, anyone's a winner
Fu Lishan, Shawn Huang, Jaycee Chan (Hong Kong): With courage there will be miracles
All: Beijing welcomes you
With dreams, anyone's a winner
With courage there will be miracles
All: Beijing welcomes you
With dreams, anyone's a winner
With courage there will be miracles

published:31 May 2008

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OLIMPIC 2008 drummers at the Opening Ceremony 2
The 2,008 fou, a 4,000-year-old percussion instrument in China, formed a matrix that occupied both sides of the arena, symbolising the year of the Olympic Games in Beijing, and the roar of thunder surged from the floor of the stadium. The fou was originally a large pot-like container used to store wine or other liquid. Back in the State of Qin (a state during the Spring and Autumn and Warring StatesPeriods of China), people, when they became drunk and wanted to sing, would use it to pound out a beat. Gradually, it evolved into a drum- like instrument played by the host at a party.
The drummers at the Opening Ceremony rhythmically beat the fou and chanted with their arms outstretched: “Friends have come from afar, how happy we are.” This famous excerpt from The Analects by Confucius was the warmest greeting of the ancient Chinese nation transcending time and space.

The ceremony was directed by Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou, who was the chief director and was assisted by Chinese choreographers Zhang Jigang and Chen Weiya. The director of music for the ceremony was composer Chen Qigang.
It was noted for its focus on ancient Chinese culture, and for its creativity, as well as being the first to use weather modification technology to prevent rainfall. The final ascent to the torch featured Olympic gymnast Li Ning, who appeared to run through air around the stadium.
Featuring more than 15,000 performers, the ceremony lasted over four hours. The opening ceremony was enjoyed by spectators and various international presses as spectacular and spellbinding and by many people said it was "the greatest ever".

2008 Summer Olympics

The 2008 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad (Chinese:第二十九届夏季奥林匹克运动会; pinyin:Dì Èrshíjiǔ Jiè Xiàjì Àolínpǐkè Yùndònghuì) and commonly known as Beijing 2008, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from 8 to 24 August 2008. A total of 10,942 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) competed in 28 sports and 302 events (a total of one event more than the schedule of the 2004 Games). China became the 22nd nation to host the Olympic Games and the 18th to hold a Summer Olympic Games. It was the third time that the Summer Olympic Games were held in Asia, after Tokyo, Japan, in 1964 and Seoul, South Korea, in 1988. This was the second time the Summer Olympic Games were staged in a socialist country, after the 1980 Olympics in the Soviet Union.

The equestrian events were held in Hong Kong, making it the third time the events of the same Olympics were held under the jurisdiction of two different NOCs, while sailing was contested in Qingdao, and football events took place in several different cities.

Olympic Games

The modern Olympic Games or Olympics (French:Jeux olympiques) are the leading international sporting event featuring summer and winter sports competitions in which thousands of athletes from around the world participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games are considered to be the world's foremost sports competition with more than 200 nations participating. The Olympic Games are held every four years, with the Summer and Winter Games alternating by occurring every four years but two years apart.

The evolution of the Olympic Movement during the 20th and 21st centuries has resulted in several changes to the Olympic Games. Some of these adjustments include the creation of the Winter Olympic Games for ice and winter sports, the Paralympic Games for athletes with a disability, and the Youth Olympic Games for teenage athletes. The IOC has had to adapt to a variety of economic, political, and technological advancements. As a result, the Olympics has shifted away from pure amateurism, as envisioned by Coubertin, to allowing participation of professional athletes. The growing importance of mass media created the issue of corporate sponsorship and commercialization of the Games. World wars led to the cancellation of the 1916, 1940, and 1944 Games. Large boycotts during the Cold War limited participation in the 1980 and 1984 Games.

Olympic Beijing 2008 Highlights - HD

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6:50

Olympic song "Beijing Welcomes You" (subbed)

Olympic song "Beijing Welcomes You" (subbed)

Olympic song "Beijing Welcomes You" (subbed)

Theme song for the 100-day countdown celebration of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, music by Xiao Ke and original lyrics by Lam Jik (Hong Kong).
The melody of the song was inspired by a local Beijing ballad called "Shui Niu", which are snails that come out on rainy days. Children in Beijing like to sing songs to attract these little creatures to come out of their shells.
For those of you wondering where's Andy Lau, he has his own Olympic song: "Everbody Is No.1"
For those of you wondering where's Jay Chou, he has his own Olympic song: "千山万水"
For those of you wondering where's S.H.E, Jacky Cheung and Wilber Pan, they have their own Olympic song: "红遍全球"
Lyrics:
Chen Tianjia: Welcoming another dawn, bringing fresh new air
Liu Huan: The air changes, but sentiment still scents of fragrant tea
Na Ying: The doors of my home open wide, awaiting you with open arms
Stefanie Sun (Singapore): After an embrace there will be understanding, you will love this place
Sun Yue: From far or near you're all our guests, please don't be shy
Wang Leehom (Taiwan): We've promised to get together, we welcome you
Han Hong: We've planted evergreens, blooming every legend
Chau Wakin (Hong Kong): We've sown the ancient earth, for memories to be cherished
Gigi Leung (Hong Kong): Strangers or friends you're all our guests, please be at home
Yuquan: No matter how many times you've been here, we've much to talk about
Jackie Chan (Hong Kong): Beijing welcomes you
We've opened our world for you
Richie Ren (Taiwan): Its charming tides of change teems with life
Jolin Tsai (Taiwan): Beijing welcomes you
Sharing a breath beneath the sun
Sun Nan: Setting new records upon the yellow earth
Zhou Bichang: The doors of my home open wide, embracing the heavens and the earth
Wei Wei: History flashes a youthful smile, welcoming this day
Huang Xiaoming: The whole world is our friend, please don't be shy
Han Geng: Pictures and poems painted with smiles, all to await you
Wang Feng: Beijing welcomes you
Moving you like music
Karen Mok (Hong Kong): Let's all try our best to excel ourselves
Tan Jing: Beijing welcomes you
With dreams, anyone's a winner
Eason Chan (Hong Kong): With courage there will be miracles
Yan Weiwen: Beijing welcomes you
We've opened our world for you
Dai Yuqiang: Its charming tides of change teems with life
WangXia, Li Shuangsong: Beijing welcomes you
Sharing a breath beneath the sun
Liao Changyong: Setting new records upon the yellow earth
Lin Yilun: Beijing welcomes you
Moving you like music
Jang Nara (Korea): Let's all try our best to excel ourselves
JJ Lin (Singapore), Ah Du (Singapore): Beijing welcomes you
With dreams, anyone's a winner
With courage there will be miracles
Beijing opera: Beijing welcomes you
Joey Yung (Hong Kong): The doors of my home open wide, awaiting you with open arms
Li Yuchun: After an embrace there will be understanding, you will love this place
David Wong (Hong Kong): From far or near you're all our guests, please don't be shy
Chen Kun: We've promised to get together, we welcome you
Nicholas Tse (Hong Kong): Beijing welcomes you
We've opened our world for you
Han Lei: Its charming tides of change teems with life
Vivian Hsu (Taiwan): Beijing welcomes you
Sharing a breath beneath the sun
Fei Xiang (Taiwan): Setting new records upon the yellow earth
Tang Can: The doors of my home open wide, embracing the heavens and the earth
Lin Chi-ling (Taiwan), Zhang Zilin: History flashes a youthful smile, welcoming this day
Jane Zhang: The whole world is our friend, please don't be shy
Valen Hsu (Taiwan), Sky Wu (Taiwan): Pictures and poems painted with smiles, all to await you
Yang Kun, FanFan (Taiwan): Beijing welcomes you
Moving you like music
Yu Hungming (Taiwan), ZhouXiao'ou: Let's all try our best to excel ourselves
Sha Baoliang, Man Wenjun: Beijing welcomes you
With dreams, anyone's a winner
Peter Ho (Taiwan), Jin Haixin: With courage there will be miracles
F.I.R. (Taiwan), Pang Long: Beijing welcomes you
We've opened our world for you
Kenji Wu (Taiwan), Qi Feng: Its charming tides of change teems with life
5566 (Taiwan), Anson Hu: Beijing welcomes you
Sharing a breath beneath the sun
Yumiko Cheng (Hong Kong), Dao Lang: Setting new records upon the yellow earth
Ji Minjia, Tu Honggang, Denis Ng (Hong Kong): Beijing welcomes you
Moving you like music
Guo Rong, Will Liu (Taiwan), Tengger: Let's all try our best to excel ourselves
Kym Jin Sha, Allen Su, Wei Jia: Beijing welcomes you
With dreams, anyone's a winner
Fu Lishan, Shawn Huang, Jaycee Chan (Hong Kong): With courage there will be miracles
All: Beijing welcomes you
With dreams, anyone's a winner
With courage there will be miracles
All: Beijing welcomes you
With dreams, anyone's a winner
With courage there will be miracles

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OLIMPIC 2008 drummers at the Opening Ceremony 2 HD

OLIMPIC 2008 drummers at the Opening Ceremony 2 HD

OLIMPIC 2008 drummers at the Opening Ceremony 2 HD

OLIMPIC 2008 drummers at the Opening Ceremony 2
The 2,008 fou, a 4,000-year-old percussion instrument in China, formed a matrix that occupied both sides of the arena, symbolising the year of the Olympic Games in Beijing, and the roar of thunder surged from the floor of the stadium. The fou was originally a large pot-like container used to store wine or other liquid. Back in the State of Qin (a state during the Spring and Autumn and Warring StatesPeriods of China), people, when they became drunk and wanted to sing, would use it to pound out a beat. Gradually, it evolved into a drum- like instrument played by the host at a party.
The drummers at the Opening Ceremony rhythmically beat the fou and chanted with their arms outstretched: “Friends have come from afar, how happy we are.” This famous excerpt from The Analects by Confucius was the warmest greeting of the ancient Chinese nation transcending time and space.

Ready to Fly - Beijing 2008 Olympic Highlights

Beijing Olympic Anthem 2008

The ceremony was directed by Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou, who was the chief director and was assisted by Chinese choreographers Zhang Jigang and Chen Weiya. The director of music for the ceremony was composer Chen Qigang.
It was noted for its focus on ancient Chinese culture, and for its creativity, as well as being the first to use weather modification technology to prevent rainfall. The final ascent to the torch featured Olympic gymnast Li Ning, who appeared to run through air around the stadium.
Featuring more than 15,000 performers, the ceremony lasted over four hours. The opening ceremony was enjoyed by spectators and various international presses as spectacular and spellbinding and by many people said it was "the greatest ever".

The 2,008 fou, a 4,000-year-old percussion instrument in China, formed a matrix that occupied both sides of the arena, symbolising the year of the Olympic Games in Beijing, and the roar of thunder surged from the floor of the stadium. The fou was originally a large pot-like container used to store wine or other liquid. Back in the State of Qin (a state during the Spring and Autumn and Warring StatesPeriods of China), people, when they became drunk and wanted to sing, would use it to pound out a beat. Gradually, it evolved into a drum- like instrument played by the host at a party.
The drummers at the Opening Ceremony rhythmically beat the fou and chanted with their arms outstretched: “Friends have come from afar, how happy we are.” This famous excerpt from The Analects by Confucius was the warmest greeting of the ancient Chinese nation transcending time and space.

Olympic Beijing 2008 Highlights - HD

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published: 28 Jul 2012

Olympic song "Beijing Welcomes You" (subbed)

Theme song for the 100-day countdown celebration of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, music by Xiao Ke and original lyrics by Lam Jik (Hong Kong).
The melody of the song was inspired by a local Beijing ballad called "Shui Niu", which are snails that come out on rainy days. Children in Beijing like to sing songs to attract these little creatures to come out of their shells.
For those of you wondering where's Andy Lau, he has his own Olympic song: "Everbody Is No.1"
For those of you wondering where's Jay Chou, he has his own Olympic song: "千山万水"
For those of you wondering where's S.H.E, Jacky Cheung and Wilber Pan, they have their own Olympic song: "红遍全球"
Lyrics:
Chen Tianjia: Welcoming another dawn, bringing fresh new air
Liu Huan: The air changes, but sentiment still scents o...

published: 31 May 2008

OLIMPIC 2008 drummers at the Opening Ceremony 2 HD

OLIMPIC 2008 drummers at the Opening Ceremony 2
The 2,008 fou, a 4,000-year-old percussion instrument in China, formed a matrix that occupied both sides of the arena, symbolising the year of the Olympic Games in Beijing, and the roar of thunder surged from the floor of the stadium. The fou was originally a large pot-like container used to store wine or other liquid. Back in the State of Qin (a state during the Spring and Autumn and Warring StatesPeriods of China), people, when they became drunk and wanted to sing, would use it to pound out a beat. Gradually, it evolved into a drum- like instrument played by the host at a party.
The drummers at the Opening Ceremony rhythmically beat the fou and chanted with their arms outstretched: “Friends have come from afar, how happy we are.” This fam...

Ready to Fly - Beijing 2008 Olympic Highlights

Beijing Olympic Anthem 2008

The ceremony was directed by Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou, who was the chief director and was assisted by Chinese choreographers Zhang Jigang and Chen Weiya. The director of music for the ceremony was composer Chen Qigang.
It was noted for its focus on ancient Chinese culture, and for its creativity, as well as being the first to use weather modification technology to prevent rainfall. The final ascent to the torch featured Olympic gymnast Li Ning, who appeared to run through air around the stadium.
Featuring more than 15,000 performers, the ceremony lasted over four hours. The opening ceremony was enjoyed by spectators and various international presses as spectacular and spellbinding and by many people said it was "the greatest ever".

11. ABANDONED 2008 BEIJING OLYMPIC KAYAK COURSE - BEIJING, CHINA

The 2,008 fou, a 4,000-year-old percussion instrument in China, formed a matrix that occupied both sides of the arena, symbolising the year of the Olympic Games in Beijing, and the roar of thunder surged from the floor of the stadium. The fou was originally a large pot-like container used to store wine or other liquid. Back in the State of Qin (a state during the Spring and Autumn and Warring StatesPeriods of China), people, when they became drunk and wanted to sing, would use it to pound out a beat. Gradually, it evolved into a drum- like instrument played by the host at a party.
The drummers at the Opening Ceremony rhythmically beat the fou and chanted with their arms outstretched: “Friends have come from afar, how happy we are.” This famous excerpt from The Analects by Confucius was t...

Theme song for the 100-day countdown celebration of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, music by Xiao Ke and original lyrics by Lam Jik (Hong Kong).
The melody of the song was inspired by a local Beijing ballad called "Shui Niu", which are snails that come out on rainy days. Children in Beijing like to sing songs to attract these little creatures to come out of their shells.
For those of you wondering where's Andy Lau, he has his own Olympic song: "Everbody Is No.1"
For those of you wondering where's Jay Chou, he has his own Olympic song: "千山万水"
For those of you wondering where's S.H.E, Jacky Cheung and Wilber Pan, they have their own Olympic song: "红遍全球"
Lyrics:
Chen Tianjia: Welcoming another dawn, bringing fresh new air
Liu Huan: The air changes, but sentiment still scents of fragrant tea
Na Ying: The doors of my home open wide, awaiting you with open arms
Stefanie Sun (Singapore): After an embrace there will be understanding, you will love this place
Sun Yue: From far or near you're all our guests, please don't be shy
Wang Leehom (Taiwan): We've promised to get together, we welcome you
Han Hong: We've planted evergreens, blooming every legend
Chau Wakin (Hong Kong): We've sown the ancient earth, for memories to be cherished
Gigi Leung (Hong Kong): Strangers or friends you're all our guests, please be at home
Yuquan: No matter how many times you've been here, we've much to talk about
Jackie Chan (Hong Kong): Beijing welcomes you
We've opened our world for you
Richie Ren (Taiwan): Its charming tides of change teems with life
Jolin Tsai (Taiwan): Beijing welcomes you
Sharing a breath beneath the sun
Sun Nan: Setting new records upon the yellow earth
Zhou Bichang: The doors of my home open wide, embracing the heavens and the earth
Wei Wei: History flashes a youthful smile, welcoming this day
Huang Xiaoming: The whole world is our friend, please don't be shy
Han Geng: Pictures and poems painted with smiles, all to await you
Wang Feng: Beijing welcomes you
Moving you like music
Karen Mok (Hong Kong): Let's all try our best to excel ourselves
Tan Jing: Beijing welcomes you
With dreams, anyone's a winner
Eason Chan (Hong Kong): With courage there will be miracles
Yan Weiwen: Beijing welcomes you
We've opened our world for you
Dai Yuqiang: Its charming tides of change teems with life
WangXia, Li Shuangsong: Beijing welcomes you
Sharing a breath beneath the sun
Liao Changyong: Setting new records upon the yellow earth
Lin Yilun: Beijing welcomes you
Moving you like music
Jang Nara (Korea): Let's all try our best to excel ourselves
JJ Lin (Singapore), Ah Du (Singapore): Beijing welcomes you
With dreams, anyone's a winner
With courage there will be miracles
Beijing opera: Beijing welcomes you
Joey Yung (Hong Kong): The doors of my home open wide, awaiting you with open arms
Li Yuchun: After an embrace there will be understanding, you will love this place
David Wong (Hong Kong): From far or near you're all our guests, please don't be shy
Chen Kun: We've promised to get together, we welcome you
Nicholas Tse (Hong Kong): Beijing welcomes you
We've opened our world for you
Han Lei: Its charming tides of change teems with life
Vivian Hsu (Taiwan): Beijing welcomes you
Sharing a breath beneath the sun
Fei Xiang (Taiwan): Setting new records upon the yellow earth
Tang Can: The doors of my home open wide, embracing the heavens and the earth
Lin Chi-ling (Taiwan), Zhang Zilin: History flashes a youthful smile, welcoming this day
Jane Zhang: The whole world is our friend, please don't be shy
Valen Hsu (Taiwan), Sky Wu (Taiwan): Pictures and poems painted with smiles, all to await you
Yang Kun, FanFan (Taiwan): Beijing welcomes you
Moving you like music
Yu Hungming (Taiwan), ZhouXiao'ou: Let's all try our best to excel ourselves
Sha Baoliang, Man Wenjun: Beijing welcomes you
With dreams, anyone's a winner
Peter Ho (Taiwan), Jin Haixin: With courage there will be miracles
F.I.R. (Taiwan), Pang Long: Beijing welcomes you
We've opened our world for you
Kenji Wu (Taiwan), Qi Feng: Its charming tides of change teems with life
5566 (Taiwan), Anson Hu: Beijing welcomes you
Sharing a breath beneath the sun
Yumiko Cheng (Hong Kong), Dao Lang: Setting new records upon the yellow earth
Ji Minjia, Tu Honggang, Denis Ng (Hong Kong): Beijing welcomes you
Moving you like music
Guo Rong, Will Liu (Taiwan), Tengger: Let's all try our best to excel ourselves
Kym Jin Sha, Allen Su, Wei Jia: Beijing welcomes you
With dreams, anyone's a winner
Fu Lishan, Shawn Huang, Jaycee Chan (Hong Kong): With courage there will be miracles
All: Beijing welcomes you
With dreams, anyone's a winner
With courage there will be miracles
All: Beijing welcomes you
With dreams, anyone's a winner
With courage there will be miracles

Theme song for the 100-day countdown celebration of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, music by Xiao Ke and original lyrics by Lam Jik (Hong Kong).
The melody of the song was inspired by a local Beijing ballad called "Shui Niu", which are snails that come out on rainy days. Children in Beijing like to sing songs to attract these little creatures to come out of their shells.
For those of you wondering where's Andy Lau, he has his own Olympic song: "Everbody Is No.1"
For those of you wondering where's Jay Chou, he has his own Olympic song: "千山万水"
For those of you wondering where's S.H.E, Jacky Cheung and Wilber Pan, they have their own Olympic song: "红遍全球"
Lyrics:
Chen Tianjia: Welcoming another dawn, bringing fresh new air
Liu Huan: The air changes, but sentiment still scents of fragrant tea
Na Ying: The doors of my home open wide, awaiting you with open arms
Stefanie Sun (Singapore): After an embrace there will be understanding, you will love this place
Sun Yue: From far or near you're all our guests, please don't be shy
Wang Leehom (Taiwan): We've promised to get together, we welcome you
Han Hong: We've planted evergreens, blooming every legend
Chau Wakin (Hong Kong): We've sown the ancient earth, for memories to be cherished
Gigi Leung (Hong Kong): Strangers or friends you're all our guests, please be at home
Yuquan: No matter how many times you've been here, we've much to talk about
Jackie Chan (Hong Kong): Beijing welcomes you
We've opened our world for you
Richie Ren (Taiwan): Its charming tides of change teems with life
Jolin Tsai (Taiwan): Beijing welcomes you
Sharing a breath beneath the sun
Sun Nan: Setting new records upon the yellow earth
Zhou Bichang: The doors of my home open wide, embracing the heavens and the earth
Wei Wei: History flashes a youthful smile, welcoming this day
Huang Xiaoming: The whole world is our friend, please don't be shy
Han Geng: Pictures and poems painted with smiles, all to await you
Wang Feng: Beijing welcomes you
Moving you like music
Karen Mok (Hong Kong): Let's all try our best to excel ourselves
Tan Jing: Beijing welcomes you
With dreams, anyone's a winner
Eason Chan (Hong Kong): With courage there will be miracles
Yan Weiwen: Beijing welcomes you
We've opened our world for you
Dai Yuqiang: Its charming tides of change teems with life
WangXia, Li Shuangsong: Beijing welcomes you
Sharing a breath beneath the sun
Liao Changyong: Setting new records upon the yellow earth
Lin Yilun: Beijing welcomes you
Moving you like music
Jang Nara (Korea): Let's all try our best to excel ourselves
JJ Lin (Singapore), Ah Du (Singapore): Beijing welcomes you
With dreams, anyone's a winner
With courage there will be miracles
Beijing opera: Beijing welcomes you
Joey Yung (Hong Kong): The doors of my home open wide, awaiting you with open arms
Li Yuchun: After an embrace there will be understanding, you will love this place
David Wong (Hong Kong): From far or near you're all our guests, please don't be shy
Chen Kun: We've promised to get together, we welcome you
Nicholas Tse (Hong Kong): Beijing welcomes you
We've opened our world for you
Han Lei: Its charming tides of change teems with life
Vivian Hsu (Taiwan): Beijing welcomes you
Sharing a breath beneath the sun
Fei Xiang (Taiwan): Setting new records upon the yellow earth
Tang Can: The doors of my home open wide, embracing the heavens and the earth
Lin Chi-ling (Taiwan), Zhang Zilin: History flashes a youthful smile, welcoming this day
Jane Zhang: The whole world is our friend, please don't be shy
Valen Hsu (Taiwan), Sky Wu (Taiwan): Pictures and poems painted with smiles, all to await you
Yang Kun, FanFan (Taiwan): Beijing welcomes you
Moving you like music
Yu Hungming (Taiwan), ZhouXiao'ou: Let's all try our best to excel ourselves
Sha Baoliang, Man Wenjun: Beijing welcomes you
With dreams, anyone's a winner
Peter Ho (Taiwan), Jin Haixin: With courage there will be miracles
F.I.R. (Taiwan), Pang Long: Beijing welcomes you
We've opened our world for you
Kenji Wu (Taiwan), Qi Feng: Its charming tides of change teems with life
5566 (Taiwan), Anson Hu: Beijing welcomes you
Sharing a breath beneath the sun
Yumiko Cheng (Hong Kong), Dao Lang: Setting new records upon the yellow earth
Ji Minjia, Tu Honggang, Denis Ng (Hong Kong): Beijing welcomes you
Moving you like music
Guo Rong, Will Liu (Taiwan), Tengger: Let's all try our best to excel ourselves
Kym Jin Sha, Allen Su, Wei Jia: Beijing welcomes you
With dreams, anyone's a winner
Fu Lishan, Shawn Huang, Jaycee Chan (Hong Kong): With courage there will be miracles
All: Beijing welcomes you
With dreams, anyone's a winner
With courage there will be miracles
All: Beijing welcomes you
With dreams, anyone's a winner
With courage there will be miracles

OLIMPIC 2008 drummers at the Opening Ceremony 2 HD

OLIMPIC 2008 drummers at the Opening Ceremony 2
The 2,008 fou, a 4,000-year-old percussion instrument in China, formed a matrix that occupied both sides of the ...

OLIMPIC 2008 drummers at the Opening Ceremony 2
The 2,008 fou, a 4,000-year-old percussion instrument in China, formed a matrix that occupied both sides of the arena, symbolising the year of the Olympic Games in Beijing, and the roar of thunder surged from the floor of the stadium. The fou was originally a large pot-like container used to store wine or other liquid. Back in the State of Qin (a state during the Spring and Autumn and Warring StatesPeriods of China), people, when they became drunk and wanted to sing, would use it to pound out a beat. Gradually, it evolved into a drum- like instrument played by the host at a party.
The drummers at the Opening Ceremony rhythmically beat the fou and chanted with their arms outstretched: “Friends have come from afar, how happy we are.” This famous excerpt from The Analects by Confucius was the warmest greeting of the ancient Chinese nation transcending time and space.

OLIMPIC 2008 drummers at the Opening Ceremony 2
The 2,008 fou, a 4,000-year-old percussion instrument in China, formed a matrix that occupied both sides of the arena, symbolising the year of the Olympic Games in Beijing, and the roar of thunder surged from the floor of the stadium. The fou was originally a large pot-like container used to store wine or other liquid. Back in the State of Qin (a state during the Spring and Autumn and Warring StatesPeriods of China), people, when they became drunk and wanted to sing, would use it to pound out a beat. Gradually, it evolved into a drum- like instrument played by the host at a party.
The drummers at the Opening Ceremony rhythmically beat the fou and chanted with their arms outstretched: “Friends have come from afar, how happy we are.” This famous excerpt from The Analects by Confucius was the warmest greeting of the ancient Chinese nation transcending time and space.

The ceremony was directed by Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou, who was the chief director and was assisted by Chinese choreographers Zhang Jigang and Chen Weiya. The director of music for the ceremony was composer Chen Qigang.
It was noted for its focus on ancient Chinese culture, and for its creativity, as well as being the first to use weather modification technology to prevent rainfall. The final ascent to the torch featured Olympic gymnast Li Ning, who appeared to run through air around the stadium.
Featuring more than 15,000 performers, the ceremony lasted over four hours. The opening ceremony was enjoyed by spectators and various international presses as spectacular and spellbinding and by many people said it was "the greatest ever".

The ceremony was directed by Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou, who was the chief director and was assisted by Chinese choreographers Zhang Jigang and Chen Weiya. The director of music for the ceremony was composer Chen Qigang.
It was noted for its focus on ancient Chinese culture, and for its creativity, as well as being the first to use weather modification technology to prevent rainfall. The final ascent to the torch featured Olympic gymnast Li Ning, who appeared to run through air around the stadium.
Featuring more than 15,000 performers, the ceremony lasted over four hours. The opening ceremony was enjoyed by spectators and various international presses as spectacular and spellbinding and by many people said it was "the greatest ever".

The 2,008 fou, a 4,000-year-old percussion instrument in China, formed a matrix that occupied both sides of the arena, symbolising the year of the Olympic Games...

The 2,008 fou, a 4,000-year-old percussion instrument in China, formed a matrix that occupied both sides of the arena, symbolising the year of the Olympic Games in Beijing, and the roar of thunder surged from the floor of the stadium. The fou was originally a large pot-like container used to store wine or other liquid. Back in the State of Qin (a state during the Spring and Autumn and Warring StatesPeriods of China), people, when they became drunk and wanted to sing, would use it to pound out a beat. Gradually, it evolved into a drum- like instrument played by the host at a party.
The drummers at the Opening Ceremony rhythmically beat the fou and chanted with their arms outstretched: “Friends have come from afar, how happy we are.” This famous excerpt from The Analects by Confucius was the warmest greeting of the ancient Chinese nation transcending time and space.

The 2,008 fou, a 4,000-year-old percussion instrument in China, formed a matrix that occupied both sides of the arena, symbolising the year of the Olympic Games in Beijing, and the roar of thunder surged from the floor of the stadium. The fou was originally a large pot-like container used to store wine or other liquid. Back in the State of Qin (a state during the Spring and Autumn and Warring StatesPeriods of China), people, when they became drunk and wanted to sing, would use it to pound out a beat. Gradually, it evolved into a drum- like instrument played by the host at a party.
The drummers at the Opening Ceremony rhythmically beat the fou and chanted with their arms outstretched: “Friends have come from afar, how happy we are.” This famous excerpt from The Analects by Confucius was the warmest greeting of the ancient Chinese nation transcending time and space.

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Olympics Special: Beijing 2008 (PS3) - Part 2

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Olympic song "Beijing Welcomes You" (subbed)

Theme song for the 100-day countdown celebration of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, music by Xiao Ke and original lyrics by Lam Jik (Hong Kong).
The melody of the song was inspired by a local Beijing ballad called "Shui Niu", which are snails that come out on rainy days. Children in Beijing like to sing songs to attract these little creatures to come out of their shells.
For those of you wondering where's Andy Lau, he has his own Olympic song: "Everbody Is No.1"
For those of you wondering where's Jay Chou, he has his own Olympic song: "千山万水"
For those of you wondering where's S.H.E, Jacky Cheung and Wilber Pan, they have their own Olympic song: "红遍全球"
Lyrics:
Chen Tianjia: Welcoming another dawn, bringing fresh new air
Liu Huan: The air changes, but sentiment still scents of fragrant tea
Na Ying: The doors of my home open wide, awaiting you with open arms
Stefanie Sun (Singapore): After an embrace there will be understanding, you will love this place
Sun Yue: From far or near you're all our guests, please don't be shy
Wang Leehom (Taiwan): We've promised to get together, we welcome you
Han Hong: We've planted evergreens, blooming every legend
Chau Wakin (Hong Kong): We've sown the ancient earth, for memories to be cherished
Gigi Leung (Hong Kong): Strangers or friends you're all our guests, please be at home
Yuquan: No matter how many times you've been here, we've much to talk about
Jackie Chan (Hong Kong): Beijing welcomes you
We've opened our world for you
Richie Ren (Taiwan): Its charming tides of change teems with life
Jolin Tsai (Taiwan): Beijing welcomes you
Sharing a breath beneath the sun
Sun Nan: Setting new records upon the yellow earth
Zhou Bichang: The doors of my home open wide, embracing the heavens and the earth
Wei Wei: History flashes a youthful smile, welcoming this day
Huang Xiaoming: The whole world is our friend, please don't be shy
Han Geng: Pictures and poems painted with smiles, all to await you
Wang Feng: Beijing welcomes you
Moving you like music
Karen Mok (Hong Kong): Let's all try our best to excel ourselves
Tan Jing: Beijing welcomes you
With dreams, anyone's a winner
Eason Chan (Hong Kong): With courage there will be miracles
Yan Weiwen: Beijing welcomes you
We've opened our world for you
Dai Yuqiang: Its charming tides of change teems with life
WangXia, Li Shuangsong: Beijing welcomes you
Sharing a breath beneath the sun
Liao Changyong: Setting new records upon the yellow earth
Lin Yilun: Beijing welcomes you
Moving you like music
Jang Nara (Korea): Let's all try our best to excel ourselves
JJ Lin (Singapore), Ah Du (Singapore): Beijing welcomes you
With dreams, anyone's a winner
With courage there will be miracles
Beijing opera: Beijing welcomes you
Joey Yung (Hong Kong): The doors of my home open wide, awaiting you with open arms
Li Yuchun: After an embrace there will be understanding, you will love this place
David Wong (Hong Kong): From far or near you're all our guests, please don't be shy
Chen Kun: We've promised to get together, we welcome you
Nicholas Tse (Hong Kong): Beijing welcomes you
We've opened our world for you
Han Lei: Its charming tides of change teems with life
Vivian Hsu (Taiwan): Beijing welcomes you
Sharing a breath beneath the sun
Fei Xiang (Taiwan): Setting new records upon the yellow earth
Tang Can: The doors of my home open wide, embracing the heavens and the earth
Lin Chi-ling (Taiwan), Zhang Zilin: History flashes a youthful smile, welcoming this day
Jane Zhang: The whole world is our friend, please don't be shy
Valen Hsu (Taiwan), Sky Wu (Taiwan): Pictures and poems painted with smiles, all to await you
Yang Kun, FanFan (Taiwan): Beijing welcomes you
Moving you like music
Yu Hungming (Taiwan), ZhouXiao'ou: Let's all try our best to excel ourselves
Sha Baoliang, Man Wenjun: Beijing welcomes you
With dreams, anyone's a winner
Peter Ho (Taiwan), Jin Haixin: With courage there will be miracles
F.I.R. (Taiwan), Pang Long: Beijing welcomes you
We've opened our world for you
Kenji Wu (Taiwan), Qi Feng: Its charming tides of change teems with life
5566 (Taiwan), Anson Hu: Beijing welcomes you
Sharing a breath beneath the sun
Yumiko Cheng (Hong Kong), Dao Lang: Setting new records upon the yellow earth
Ji Minjia, Tu Honggang, Denis Ng (Hong Kong): Beijing welcomes you
Moving you like music
Guo Rong, Will Liu (Taiwan), Tengger: Let's all try our best to excel ourselves
Kym Jin Sha, Allen Su, Wei Jia: Beijing welcomes you
With dreams, anyone's a winner
Fu Lishan, Shawn Huang, Jaycee Chan (Hong Kong): With courage there will be miracles
All: Beijing welcomes you
With dreams, anyone's a winner
With courage there will be miracles
All: Beijing welcomes you
With dreams, anyone's a winner
With courage there will be miracles

OLIMPIC 2008 drummers at the Opening Ceremony 2 HD

OLIMPIC 2008 drummers at the Opening Ceremony 2
The 2,008 fou, a 4,000-year-old percussion instrument in China, formed a matrix that occupied both sides of the arena, symbolising the year of the Olympic Games in Beijing, and the roar of thunder surged from the floor of the stadium. The fou was originally a large pot-like container used to store wine or other liquid. Back in the State of Qin (a state during the Spring and Autumn and Warring StatesPeriods of China), people, when they became drunk and wanted to sing, would use it to pound out a beat. Gradually, it evolved into a drum- like instrument played by the host at a party.
The drummers at the Opening Ceremony rhythmically beat the fou and chanted with their arms outstretched: “Friends have come from afar, how happy we are.” This famous excerpt from The Analects by Confucius was the warmest greeting of the ancient Chinese nation transcending time and space.

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The ceremony was directed by Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou, who was the chief director and was assisted by Chinese choreographers Zhang Jigang and Chen Weiya. The director of music for the ceremony was composer Chen Qigang.
It was noted for its focus on ancient Chinese culture, and for its creativity, as well as being the first to use weather modification technology to prevent rainfall. The final ascent to the torch featured Olympic gymnast Li Ning, who appeared to run through air around the stadium.
Featuring more than 15,000 performers, the ceremony lasted over four hours. The opening ceremony was enjoyed by spectators and various international presses as spectacular and spellbinding and by many people said it was "the greatest ever".

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The 2,008 fou, a 4,000-year-old percussion instrument in China, formed a matrix that occupied both sides of the arena, symbolising the year of the Olympic Games in Beijing, and the roar of thunder surged from the floor of the stadium. The fou was originally a large pot-like container used to store wine or other liquid. Back in the State of Qin (a state during the Spring and Autumn and Warring StatesPeriods of China), people, when they became drunk and wanted to sing, would use it to pound out a beat. Gradually, it evolved into a drum- like instrument played by the host at a party.
The drummers at the Opening Ceremony rhythmically beat the fou and chanted with their arms outstretched: “Friends have come from afar, how happy we are.” This famous excerpt from The Analects by Confucius was the warmest greeting of the ancient Chinese nation transcending time and space.

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Olympics Special: Beijing 2008 (PS3) - Part 2

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